A data storage drive includes a rotatable data storage medium, and a head communicatively couplable to the data storage medium. The head includes a temperature sensor and a heater. The data storage drive also includes a ramp for supporting the head when the head is moved away from the data storage medium, and a controller. The controller is configured to obtain first temperature sensor measurement values for different head heater power settings when the head is positioned on the ramp, and is configured to determine an internal pressure of the data storage drive as a function of the first temperature sensor measurement values.

A packaging storage container used for accommodating a sheet-like object includes a container bottom portion, a container cover portion, a ridge member and a tray. The container bottom portion and the container cover portion are hinged to the ridge member, and form a sealed container body with the ridge member. The tray is configured to hold the sheet-like object; the ridge member is provided with a pair of articulated shaft-receiving bases, the tray is connected to a pair of articulated shaft-receiving bases through an articulated shaft provided on the tray, an inner space for self-adaptive rotation and shock absorption of the articulated shaft is formed in the articulated shaft-receiving base, the articulated shaft is provided with a pair of flange portions, the longitudinal length of the articulated shaft between the pair of flange portions is configured to be accommodated in the inner space.

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a sequential storage media drive may include a first reel for rotatably winding sequential storage media tape from an opposing second reel of a data cartridge, an enclosure for housing the first reel and housing the data cartridge when the data cartridge is inserted into the sequential storage media drive and an access door mechanically coupled to the enclosure, the access door configured to be translated from a closed position to an open position to allow a user to access the first reel from an exterior of the enclosure in the event the data cartridge of the sequential storage media tape becomes lodged in the sequential storage media drive.

Characterizing virgin tape cartridges in a characterization tape library and then sending the characterized tape cartridges to an end-user's library saves time and effort at the end-user's site. A characterized tape cartridge can be universally used in any compatible tape library if the virgin tape cartridge is characterized in a target calibration window that is within a specific range of heat and humidity. A calibration library can act as a ‘middleman’ receiving a virgin tape cartridge directly from an OEM. The virgin tape cartridge can be characterized followed by storing a record of the calibration in the tape cartridge's MAM while in the calibration library. The now post-characterized tape cartridge is then on to a user's tape library for use instead of just simply sending a virgin tape cartridge to the end user's library. The record in the MAM effectively changes the designation of the virgin tape cartridge to a post-calibrated tape cartridge.

An apparatus is disclosed to ensure positive latching of tape cartridges in tape library magazines. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a tape library defining a channel to receive a tape library magazine accommodating one or more tape cartridges. A protruding member is provided within the channel to urge the one or more tape cartridges into the tape library magazine as the tape library magazine slides into the channel. The protruding member may include a cam-like member, an arm, a roller, or other suitable structures to urge the one or more tape cartridges into the tape library magazine. The protruding member ensures engagement of a latching mechanism configured to retain the one or more tape cartridges within the tape library magazine. A corresponding system and method are also disclosed.

An apparatus is disclosed to ensure positive latching of tape cartridges in tape library magazines. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a tape library defining a channel to receive a tape library magazine accommodating one or more tape cartridges. A protruding member is provided within the channel to urge the one or more tape cartridges into the tape library magazine as the tape library magazine slides into the channel. The protruding member may include a cam-like member, an arm, a roller, or other suitable structures to urge the one or more tape cartridges into the tape library magazine. The protruding member ensures engagement of a latching mechanism configured to retain the one or more tape cartridges within the tape library magazine. A corresponding system and method are also disclosed.

An opening and closing device comprises a disc tray, a mounting shaft and a jukebox manipulator. The disc tray is mounted on the mounting shaft. A positioning structure is provided between the disc tray and the mounting shaft. The mounting shaft is mounted on an outer circumference of a jukebox rotating cage. The jukebox manipulator is mounted on a manipulator driving unit. A side of the manipulator driving unit is provided with an optical drive, the jukebox manipulator is provided with a driving plate structure and the disc tray is provided with a driving lever. When the jukebox rotating cage rotates, the disc tray can revolve around the rotating shaft of jukebox rotating cage and can rotate around the mounting shaft. With the assistance of in-place bumping post which is provided by a side of the jukebox rotating cage, the positioning structure can locate the rotation of disc tray at a fixed static angle.

A method, system and apparatus for media storage is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for storing media units has a housing having a lid and a base. The base has a plurality of receptacles. Each of the plurality of receptacles has a plurality of walls. A first writing surface is coupled to the housing.

A magnetic data eraser includes: holding drawer means for holding a magnetic recording medium which means has a mounting tray for mounting the magnetic recording medium, the mounting tray being inclined a predetermined value of degrees of angle, and the iron plate attached at the front side and the rear side of the holding drawer means; magnetizing means for magnetizing the magnetic recording medium, the magnetizing means being configured to be covered by a magnetizing coil and has a hollow body portion, the holding drawer means being mounted in the hollow body portion, and the magnetic recording medium being placed on the mounting tray of the holding drawer means; and Control means for contouring the erase of the magnetic data recorded on the magnetic recording medium by flowing a current to the magnetic coil, and by erasing of data recorded on the magnetic recording medium.

An apparatus for tape library management. The apparatus includes a storage slot that includes a plurality of mirrors integrated into the storage slot for reading a barcode affixed to each of a plurality of tape cartridges stored in a tiered orientation within the storage slot. The apparatus further includes wherein each of the plurality of mirrors are located directly below the barcode affixed to each of the plurality of tape cartridges stored in the storage slot. The apparatus further includes wherein each of the plurality of mirrors projects a reflection of the barcode affixed to each of the plurality of tape cartridges outward towards a front side of the storage slot.